FA Cup preview: Boro v United

CHINESE youngster Dong Fangzhuo has been called into the Manchester United squad for the first time ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough. Although the 22-year-old striker is unlikely to play at the Riverside, with Henrik Larsson due to leave next week and Louis Saha and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer both out injured until end of the month, Dong will probably be on the bench against Bolton next week.

CHINESE youngster Dong Fangzhuo has been called into the Manchester United squad for the first time ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough.

Although the 22-year-old striker is unlikely to play at the Riverside, with Henrik Larsson due to leave next week and Louis Saha and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer both out injured until end of the month, Dong will probably be on the bench against Bolton next week.

Sir Alex Ferguson reported the injuries to Saha (hamstring) and Darren Fletcher (ankle) are not quite as bad as had originally been indicated. But his selection options will be limited as the Red Devils look to book a semi-final spot.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has been handed a double injury boost ahead of the game.

Midfielders Julio Arca (dead leg) and Lee Cattermole (knee) were both doubtful, but have been declared fit to face United.

Brazilian midfielder Fabio Rochemback is also back in contention after a groin strain, while Robert Huth (foot) got 45 minutes under his belt for the reserves in midweek.